UN mission finds US war crimes, Iran crimes against humanity

Rappler - Sep 18, 2026

The report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran examines US conduct in the war that began in February and the Iranian government's response to nationwide unrest

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Makabayan: Pending antidynasty bill merely regulates relatives in office

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MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan bloc has warned that the version of the proposed antidynasty bill pending in Congress does not abide by the Supreme Court directive to prohibit relatives from holding public office simultaneously. While it welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that compelled the legislature to pass an enabling law that would finally put

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Over P10/L price hike for diesel, P5/L for gasoline seen next week

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After long-awaited BARMM polls, voters look ahead with hope

Sep 18, 2026

After long-awaited BARMM polls, voters look ahead with hope

With the votes counted, voters are now looking ahead to what that future can look like for their communities

Like Shenzhen, the Northern Metropolis is animated by the spirit of experimentation

Sep 18, 2026

Like Shenzhen, the Northern Metropolis is animated by the spirit of experimentation

At the heart of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan lies the Northern Metropolis – a massive tract of land spanning roughly a third of our entire city. Much ink has been spilled over what this project represents and why it matters, but if I had to summarise it in a single sentence, I would call it the “Shenzhen of Hong Kong”. To me, Shenzhen stands as the most miraculous growth story on Earth. Forty-eight years ago, it was a sleepy fishing village with a single muddy main road and just tens of...

Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses’ ‘political project,’ loyalty is not blind

Sep 18, 2026

Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses’ ‘political project,’ loyalty is not blind

Ilocos Norte remains a Marcos stronghold due to a deep-rooted ‘loyalist mentality,’ shared cultural identity, and tangible local development, overshadowing human rights legacies and minor opposition.

Palace urges protesters to avoid violence in September 21 rallies

Sep 18, 2026

Palace urges protesters to avoid violence in September 21 rallies

Malacañang on Friday called on groups planning to hold rallies on September 21 to keep their demonstrations peaceful and avoid violence.

Marcos has no plans to resign, Palace says

Sep 18, 2026

Marcos has no plans to resign, Palace says

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SNAPSHOT | Cops wrap up probe of Umno leader over 'joke'; PKR Youth backs Anwar on Rohingya

Sep 18, 2026

SNAPSHOT | Cops wrap up probe of Umno leader over 'joke'; PKR Youth backs Anwar on Rohingya

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Scientists trace half the DNA in Xinjiang’s oldest tombs to Yellow River farmers

Sep 18, 2026

Scientists trace half the DNA in Xinjiang’s oldest tombs to Yellow River farmers

Nestled between the Tianshan Mountains and the Gobi Desert, the Hami oasis in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is a land of little rain, battered by wind and sand year-round. It is also home to the region’s oldest known burial site, the Tianshanbeilu cemetery, located around 500km (310 miles) east of Urumqi, the regional capital. More than 700 Bronze Age tombs have been unearthed here, long assumed to belong to Eurasian nomads who migrated eastward from the steppes. But a study published on...

Buying the dip: In search of the PSEi’s elusive inflection point

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Buying the dip: In search of the PSEi’s elusive inflection point

The stock market and the economy are now at the inflection point where investors can find high-quality stocks that operate as natural hedges against a weakening peso

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